Coastal Flood Watch — Shishmaref; Bering Strait Coast Severity: Moderate. Certainty: Possible. * WHAT...Significant coastal flooding possible. Water levels 4 to 6 feet above the normal high tide line possible. * WHERE...Shishmaref, Diomede, and Bering Strait Coast. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong south to southeast winds increase early Friday morning with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
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